Canada advances to world under-18 hockey final with 5-4 semifinal win over Sweden

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ESPOO, Finland — Ryder Ritchie and Taj Iginla both had a goal and an assist as Canada held on to edge Sweden 5-4 in semifinal action Saturday at the world under-18 men's hockey tournament. Canada will face the United States in the final Sunday. The Americans advanced with a 7-2 semifinal win over Slovakia earlier Saturday. Canada will chase tournament gold for the first time since 2021. Liam Greentree, Gavin McKenna and Henry Mews had the other goals for Canada. Goalie George Carter made 31 save